Meeting: January 9th
The Green Roof Gardener
When she moved to an apartment in Hackney three years ago, Kirsty Norman found that she could access a 30m green roof outside her kitchen windows. She has been guerilla gardening it ever since. Join her for an account of her steep learning curve, and the new world of gardening that this unfamiliar environment opened up. There have been failures, and there have been successes, and there are plans for the future… but that’s gardening.
Meeting: February 6th
AGM and presentation from The Tree Musketeers
Our Annual General Meeting is a quick summary of 2023 activities, a financial report and election of the committee. This year we are delighted to welcome a speaker from Hackney’s Tree Musketeers who are a group of volunteers who grow, plant and care for trees in Hackney.
Meeting: March 5th
Daisy Roots – The Show Must Go On
Annie Godfrey, Garden Designer and owner of Daisy Roots Nursery gives a light hearted talk about the ins and outs of exhibiting at flower shows.
Meeting: April 2nd
The Hackney Gardener’s Roses
Swedish fashion designer and garden lover Stina Hasan gives a talk about roses and her garden as featured on her beautiful instagram feed – The Hackney Gardener.
Meeting: May 7th
Soil and composting Masterclass
Susannah Hall from Permablitz London will be talking about soil life as the key to growing success.
May 12th PLANT SALE
Meeting: June 4th
Gorgeous Grasses
Johnny Le Huquet gives us a masterclass on growing ornamental grasses and what to plant with them.
Meeting: July 2nd
Garden walkabout – Arlington Square Gardens
A glorious summer evening spent exploring several gardens open for the NGS scheme in Arlington Square. Join us in the square for a glass of wine afterwards. The full itinerary will be sent out before the meeting. Please note this is for members only due to restricted numbers.
Sunday September 1st
COACH TRIP to Green Island Gardens and Langthorns Plantery
The trip will leave de Beauvoir at 9am (meet at the corner of de Beauvoir and Downham Road) and return at 6.30pm latest.
Green Island Gardens
This extensive garden of 2-3 acres has been developed by Fiona Edmond over the last 25 years and comes very highly recommended. There are main beds, terrace, Japanese garden, gravel garden, water garden, seaside garden, woodland gardens, birdwatching shelter, nursery and tea room. The garden is managed to encourage wildlife and includes national collections of Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) and Autumn and Winter flowering Camelias.
Langthorns Plantery
A plant nursery par excellence… here is a quote from Tripadvisor:
‘This was our first visit, but it will not be our last. Langthorns is all about the plants; this is a place for serious gardeners. The staff are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. No café or shops filled with with items completely unrelated to gardening. Highly recommended if you want good quality plants at a realistic price, with plenty of variety and a highly organised set up.’
Sunday September 22nd
Flower and Produce Show
Our wonderful annual flower and produce show, this year at the Kingsgate Estate and Garden – full details HERE.
Meeting: October 1st
Successional Bulb Planting in Pots
Marie from Dalston’s Eastern Curve shows off her bulb know-how.
Meeting: November 5th
Late Autumn and Winter Planting
Errol Reuben Fernandes, Head of Horticulture at the Horniman Museum and Garden gives a talk about creating winter interest in the garden.
Meeting: December 3rd
Festive Wreath Workshop
Our wonderful wreath workshop with mulled wine and mince pies is open to members plus one guest each. Bring your own decorations but greenery, ribbon and wire are supplied. Free for members but wreath rings will be charged at £1 each and guest entry is £10 to include a wreath ring.
De Beauvoir Gardeners 